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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.90, 204.22 and 123.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.90, 204.22 and 123.22 is: 183.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.90 : 204.22 = 123.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.90/204.22 = 123.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.90x = 204.22 × 123.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.90x = 25,163.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,163.99/136.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.81

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